produce  at  once  results  like  this 
Coniferous  Evergreens 
VERGREEXS  are  our  great  specialty.  The  soil  in  our  [nurseries  is  splendidly  suited  to 
their  growth,  making  possible  the  production  of  the  best  root  systems,  which  minimizes 
the  likelihood  of  loss  from  transplanting. 
The  number  of  varieties  in  our  collection  is  probably  not  exceeded.  A  catalogue 
gives  no  idea  of  the  range  and  delicacy  of  coloring  that  this  class  of  trees  possess  nor 
)f  the  difference  that  exists  in  form  and  habit  of  the  numerous  kinds.  They  must  be  seen  to  be 
'ully  appreciated. 
Evergreens  are  much  desired  for  specimen  lawn  trees;  they  are  also  extensively  used  for  massing, 
helter  belts,  screens,  hedges,  etc.,  while  the  taller  varieties  form  perfect  backgrounds  for  the  showy 
flowering  shrubs  and  trees  of  early  spring,  the  berries  of  autumn,  the  bright  bark  and  twigs  of  winter, 
or  the  light  green,  golden  or  silver-blue  growths  of  smaller  evergreens. 
Besides  the  smaller  grades,  we  have  hundreds  of  large  handsome  specimens  12  to  20  feet  high, 
which  we  have  been  years  in  raising.  These  will  give  at  once  the  results  purchasers  would  otherwise 
be  a  long  while  in  obtaining.  Especially  are  our  specimens  of  Norway  Spruce  (Picea  exeelsa)  and  Green 
Golden  and  Silver  Retinosporas  {Retinospora  plumosa,  R.  plumosa  aurea  and  R.  squarrosa),  desirable  for 
the  immediate  effect  they  will  produce. 
Varieties  marked  (L)  usually  attain  at  maturity  a  height  of  60  feet.  (M)  signifies  from  30  to  60 
■feet.    (S)  from  10  to  30  feet.    (D)  4  to  10  feet.    (VD)  below  4  feet. 
Abies  •   The  Firs 
The  Firs  are  mostly  quick-growing  hardy  evergreens  that  are  useful  in  producing  natural  and 
wooded  effects,  as  well  as  in  the  more  attractive  decorations  of  parks  and  lawns.  They  mature 
rapidly  and  on  this  account  are  valuable  for  planting  in  connection  with  slow-growing,  longer-lived 
trees  ;  because  they  give  the  prompt  effect  and  are  ready  to  give  place  to  the  slow-growing  permanent 
trees  when  they  mature.  The  soft,  deep  green  needles  of  most  varieties  are  fragrant  with  balsamic 
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